Church ministry: Home makeover for a friend
When Corinn and I were preparing to move our family from Missouri to Texas, we were completelely overwhelmed. We were scrambling to pack, scrambling to paint, clean, and do all of the things to get ....
Author: Eric
Saturday Rewind: The Bible Each Day
Originally posted December 27, 2012 A few years ago, the pastor of a church we attended challenged his congregation to read the Bible seven days a week for 24 minutes each day. He called it ....
Have I been using the wrong ‘O’ word?
Our choice of words can make all the difference. I heard recently that we can often replace the word "opportunity" with the word "obligation." Let's see how it works. (more…)
Accountability: The truth hurts
Sometimes it takes someone from the outside to point out the obvious truth. Several years ago, a church we attended had a guest speaker at our morning service. He was a former pro basketball player, ....
Look for Golden Opportunities not Silver Bullets
Sometimes we pour so much energy into a project that we just know that this is it! This is the piece that will get us over the hump. This is the email that will clear ....
Church Marketing: The perfect logo for your church
Everybody wants a logo. (And a brochure ... but that's another story). The logo is typically one of the first steps people feel they need to take when they're developing a brand. It's believed that ....
A Monday riddle for you
A riddle: It takes a long time for a small group of people to set up for an event to serve a larger group of people. It takes a shorter amount of time for the ....
Should churches pay for advertising?
If you decide you must use paid advertising, I urge you to be smart about your choices. For example, if you're approached by a savvy newspaper salesman who tells you that buying an ad for ....
Look to the past to know great things are ahead!
Never underestimate God's power to use you and your church to change the world. Need some examples? (more…)
Here’s an idea! Cancel the church service.
I once heard a preacher speak about motivating his flock to do mission work in the community. He quickly identified a challenge. The church, he said, often scheduled its community outreach events on Saturdays. And ....